Yeah, December!! We’re officially back in the busy (and exciting!) time of year, and I hope you all had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break. As we head into the winter season, we have plenty of action happening across our athletics programs. All home games and scrimmages will be livestreamed on HUDL through the district website's Athletics page—so whether you're cheering from the stands or tuning in from home, we hope you’ll support our amazing student-athletes. It’s going to be a great Winter Season. Go Trojans!
HOME GAMES
Mon. 12/01 – Modified Boys Basketball vs. Watkins Glen, 4:30 (Upper Gym)
Mon. 12/01 – CLOSED Varsity Girls Basketball scrimmage vs. Ithaca, 5:00 (on HUDL)
Tues. 12/02 – Winter Sports Team Photo Day, 3:30
Wed. 12/03 – Modified Boys Basketball vs. Candor, 4:30 (Upper Gym)
Wed. 12/03 – Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Sayre, 6:00 (Sue France Gymnasium)
Thurs. 12/04 – Modified Volleyball vs. Newark Valley, 4:30 (Upper Gym)
There is a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Weaver Room.
AWAY GAMES
Mon. 12/01 – JV/Varsity Boys Basketball OPEN scrimmage at Ithaca HS, 5:00/6:30
Mon. 12/01 – Modified Volleyball at Watkins Glen, 5:00 (Bus 3:30)
Wed. 12/03 – Modified Volleyball at Candor, 4:30 (Bus 3:30)
Thurs. 12/04 – JV Boys Basketball & Varsity Girls Basketball at TAE
*JV Boys at 5:00
*Varsity Girls at 6:30
*Bus 3:30
Thurs. 12/04 – Modified Boys Basketball at Newark Valley, 5:00 (Bus 3:30)
Sun. 12/07 – Indoor Track at the Bomber Invitational (Ithaca College), 9:30 a.m. (Bus 8:00)
Have a wonderful week, and as always—Go Trojans!

🥣 Looking for an easy Tuesday night meal? Grab dinner for a cause! 💚
Join us at Panera Bread on South Meadow Street on Tuesday, December 2 from 4–8 p.m. and help support the Newfield Class of 2028!
Panera will donate 30% of all sales during the event to the class.
In café, drive-thru, pick-up, or delivery all count.
Online orders: use code FUND4U at checkout.
Thank you for supporting our students!
#NewfieldCSD #ClassOf2028 #PaneraFundraiser #CommunitySupport

Theatre advisors Shea Heffron and Jeffrey Allen led our students down the yellow brick road and revealed the Newfield High School spring musical: The Wizard of Oz. 🌪️🌈
This one is sure to be popular. Save the dates now: March 20–22, with evening shows at 7 p.m. and a 1 p.m. Sunday matinee. 👠🎭
#NewfieldCSD #WizardOfOz #WickedInspired #NewfieldTheatre #NewfieldPride

We are officially one month away from Christmas Eve!
Our only games this week are today:
Modified Volleyball is home at 4:30 p.m. vs. Odessa-Montour in the Elementary School Upper Gym.
Modified Boys Basketball plays at Odessa-Montour at 4:30 p.m.
Go Trojans!!
When we return from break, we will jump right into some JV/Varsity scrimmages and a game later in the week, so stay tuned for an exciting start to the Winter Season.
A reminder that today is a half day of school, and there is no school for the remainder of the week.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week and enjoy your time with family and friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!! Go Trojans!

She and her dance team will be performing LIVE during the parade—so keep your eyes peeled between the giant balloons, marching bands, and confused turkeys! 🦃😆🌟



This experience is part of our middle school team’s ongoing work to build engagement, connection, and joyful learning for every student. Read more here: https://www.newfieldschools.org/news
#NewfieldCSD #PhysicsBus #STEMLearning #MiddleSchoolMoments #NewfieldPride










It was a beautiful night of connection and shared gratitude, supported by students from Ms. Gauss, Ms. Walker, and Ms. Goetz’s classes.
A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who prepped, cooked, set up, cleaned up, and supported the event in every way. It was a wonderful evening of community, and we are so grateful for everyone who made it possible and joined in the celebration. 💚
#NewfieldCSD #FallHarvestDinner #FarmToSchool #CommunityTable #NewfieldPride










JV and Varsity Winter Sports practices begin today, which means the Winter Sports season is officially upon us! Go Trojans!!
A huge congratulations to the cast and crew of The Lion King Jr. The show was phenomenal—truly impressive work from everyone involved. Bravo!
This week, we have only modified games, as our High School athletes kick off their practices. We also have a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, November 20th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Weaver Room.
GAMES THIS WEEK
Mon. 11/17
Modified Boys Basketball – 4:30 vs. TAE (Elementary Upper Gym)
Modified Volleyball – 5:00 at TAE, bus leaves at 3:30
Wed. 11/19
Modified Boys Basketball – 4:30 vs. Elmira Notre Dame (Elementary Upper Gym)
Fri. 11/21
Modified Volleyball – 5:00 at Newark Valley, bus leaves at 3:30
LOOKING AHEAD
Next week, Elementary and Middle School have early dismissal on Monday and no school on Tuesday for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
WINTER SPORTS COACHES
Girls Basketball
Varsity: Brandon Steinorth
Boys Basketball
Varsity: Andrew Mendel
Assistant Coach: Ricky Stewart
JV: Donald Wainwright
Cheer
Heather Donegan
Indoor Track
Head Coach: Richie Dorval
Assistant: Sarah White
Volunteer: Katelyn Jacques
Modified Sports
Modified Volleyball: Bridie Crandall
Modified Boys Basketball: Kevin Meeker
Modified Girls Basketball: NEEDED (Season begins January 5th)

Last night, our 7th & 8th grade modified volleyball teams served up some serious wins against Thomas Edison! 💪🏐
Way to spike it, dig it, and OWN IT, teams-your hard work is paying off! 🙌

The shows start tomorrow and we just can’t wait 🎶 to see you there!
📅 November 14 & 15 at 7PM
📍 Aiosa Auditorium
🎟️ $5 for students/seniors | $10 for adults
#LionKingJr #NewfieldPride #NCSDcommunity

📅 Monday, November 24: Early Release
• Elementary: 11:00 AM
• Middle & High: 12:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, November 25: No School — Parent-Teacher Conference Day
#NewfieldCSD #Reminder #NewfieldPride




🎭 The big event of the week is the Middle School Production of The Lion King Jr., taking the stage Thursday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Aiosa Auditorium at the High School. The students have worked incredibly hard, and it’s sure to be a fantastic show. Please come out and support them—break a leg, cast and crew!
🏀 JV and Varsity Winter Sports begin next Monday (11/17)! This season, we’re offering Indoor Track, Varsity Cheer, and JV & Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball. Go Trojans!
Monday Schedule (only games of the week)
4:30 p.m. Modified Volleyball vs. Candor — Elementary School Upper Gym
4:30 p.m. Modified Boys Basketball @ Candor — Bus departs at 3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball, Football, and Soccer Booster Club Fall Sports Awards Banquet — High School Cafeteria

From the garden to the cafeteria see how our students are connecting to their food in meaningful ways! 🥕
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa6pUtekP2g

#BigAppleCrunch #NewfieldPride #NCSDcommunity
Our Newfield Food Pantry is open to anyone in our school community who could use a little extra.
And don’t forget — this week and next you can help restock the shelves during our school-wide Canned Food Drive, happening Nov. 3–14!
Donations can be dropped off in the High School Lobby or outside Mrs. Manheim’s office in the Elementary school. Every little bit helps another. Thank you for your support!
#NewfieldStrong #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #NewfieldPride

🏐💚 SECTIONAL VOLLEYBALL POOL PLAY — THIS THURSDAY AT CANDOR! 💚🏐
Doors open at 2:45 p.m. and there’s NO ADMISSION CHARGE! 🙌
Concessions will be available throughout the event — come hungry and ready to cheer! 🍿🥤
🕓3:30 p.m. – Pool play begins
Newfield Game Times (approximate):
🕓 4:30 p.m. – Trojans vs. Spencer
🕠 5:30 p.m. – Trojans vs. Candor
🕣 8:30 p.m. – Trojans vs. Oxford
Let’s pack the gym and show our Trojan pride! 💪💚
Top 2 teams advance to the Sectional Finals on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Tioga!
🎟️ Tickets for Sunday’s Sectional Finals
We’re so proud of our girls — let’s help them bring home the win!
Go Trojans! Yeah, Volleyball!! 🏐💚
#GoTrojans #TrojanPride #Sectionals #VolleyballStrong #TeamSpirit #LetsGoTrojans


Fresh veggies, free for everyone! 🥕
🗓️ Nov 6 | ⏰ 2–6PM
📍 Newfield School Bus Garage
Items available today at the market are: Apples, onions, potatoes, cabbage, and hot chocolate
Join the Kids Farmers Market — a free produce market hosted by Newfield Farm to School, in partnership with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Volunteers welcome! 🌽🌿

